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October 4, 2024
In The News: Study Shows New Way to Prevent Suicides
Recent data indicates that the U.S. suicide rate has reached its highest level in nearly 2 decades. A study recently published by Kaiser Permanente researchers, including Center grantee Julie Angerhofer Richards, shows that adding suicide prevention care to primary care reduces suicide attempts. These new findings will help provide better care for at-risk patients and help prevent suicide deaths.
June 25, 2024
In The News: Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released a groundbreaking advisory on firearm violence, officially recognizing it as a public health crisis in America. This marks the first time the Office of the Surgeon General has published a report focused on this issue impacting the nation's health and overall well-being.
May 21, 2024
Press Release: The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education Awards $2.25 Million in Grants
The center’s equitable grantmaking addresses funding disparities to support those most impacted by gun violence in discovering and scaling solutions.
April 16, 2024
Press Release: Hip-Hop Raps Peace on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Dr. Angelina Ruffin, Managing Director, Kaiser Permanente Center For Gun Violence Research and Education to receive the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
April 8, 2024
Press Release: Fatimah Loren Dreier Named to Modern Healthcare’s 2024 Innovators List
Executive Director of the HAVI and the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education recognized for her groundbreaking work to address the public health crisis of gun violence in communities of color.
October 11, 2023
Press Release: Expanded gun violence prevention efforts
The next phase for the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education includes new leadership and funding for equity-focused research.
January 26, 2023
Press Release: Kaiser Permanente Commits $25 Million to Center for Gun Violence Research and Education
Support for hospital- and community-based research and programs includes new partnership with the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention.
June 6, 2024
In The News: White House Enlists Doctors and Hospitals To Combat Gun Violence
The White House is calling on hospital executives, doctors, and other healthcare leaders to implement stronger measures to prevent gun violence. The center is proud to answer the call for leadership in addressing gun violence as a public health crisis.
June 16, 2022
Press Release: Kaiser Permanente launches new Center for Gun Violence Research and Education
The center will amplify its impact beginning with $1.3 million in funding for gun violence prevention research, innovation, and education.